Setup guide

GRAVIMETRIC GATEWAY AND ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS

Below is a diagramed example of a wired Ethernet network

Key points in the diagram above:

• Each Maguire Weigh Scale Blender is connected directly to it’s own G2-ES through a special Null

Modem serial cable (provided with the G2-ES). Each G2-ES includes its own 12-volt transformer

and must be supplied power within 6 feet of the G2-ES.

• All Ethernet cables (Cat5e Shielded Twisted Pair or better recommended) are run back to a

centrally located Ethernet hub or switch. The G2 Server PC is also connected to the Hub as well

as any optional G2 Client PCs. The path of the Ethernet cables should avoid: high voltage lines,

vacuum loader lines, transformers or anything that may cause interference.

• The G2-SA is connected to the G2 Server’s COM Port. The G2-SA contains the security key,

which is required for licensing. The G2-SA is also a signal amplifier, which is used in serial

communication applications. In Ethernet applications, the G2-SA is only used as a security key.

Note: It is possible to use both a serial and an Ethernet network at the same time for G2

communications. When multiple network types are used at the same time (Ethernet and Serial),

each blender will be configured in G2 specific to how it communicates.

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Each cable is terminated at both ends with RJ-45 modular connectors designed for shielded, solid

cable. Wiring configurations typically are T568B wiring patterns.